Housing market may have finally turned a corner, say experts
The East of England’s housing market appears to have finally turned a corner as buyers returned to the market in their biggest numbers for four years, says the latest RICS Residential Market...
View ArticleLiving the high life in Ecuador’s capital
Whistleblowers may head to Ecuador for political reasons, but this land of snow-capped mountains, dense rainforest and colourful festivals has a wealth of attractions to offer visitors. Sarah Marshall...
View ArticlePresidential visit for the Rotakids
Youngsters from a Rotakids club hosted a fundraising fun day for members, parents and villagers.The Rotakids club at Cople Lower School raised £131 at the event and organised the publicity,...
View ArticleAlistair Burt MP: UK working across the globe
As the UK economy picks up, meaning more jobs and business all round, spare a thought for those whose job it is to promote the UK abroad and bring still more work to Bedfordshire and beyond.The news...
View ArticleReview: Dreamboats heads sixties revival!
By Alan WoodingAs someone old enough to remember the Sixties and the days of youth clubs and rock ‘n’ roll dances, Milton Keynes Theatre’s latest airing of Dreamboats and Petticoats really is a...
View ArticleAlan Dee’s movie preview: 2 Guns has high-calibre stars but goes off at...
Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg in a cop drama? Now that sounds like a grown-up movie.Both stars have built up a body of work that includes a whole string of intense, conflicted law enforcement...
View ArticleApology after water main burst
Residents in a village awoke to find water flooding down a road on Thursday last week (August 8).Biggleswade Road in Upper Caldecote was partly flooded after an Anglian Water main burst – leaving 250...
View ArticleFun, sun and coloured sands!
The sun was shining and spirits were high as a lower school held its summer fete.Staff, pupils and parents alike enjoyed a day of warm weather and a variety of attractions and activities at Maple Tree...
View ArticleEnjoy top horticultural show
The Sandy Horticultural Show will be taking place on Saturday (August 17).Sandye Place Academy will be the venue for the show, which will run from 1pm to 5pm. Entry is free.For more information see...
View ArticleFestival of Fuchsias for all to see
Horticulturalists could enjoy a Festival of Fuchsias at a village show.Henlow Parish Hall was the venue for the Festival of Fuchsias event, organised by the Beds and Herts Fuchsia Society.As well as...
View ArticleSo much in store with Peppa Pig!
Peppa Pig was among the special guests at the launch of the new Tesco supermarket in Sandy.The supermarket giant held a family fun day to celebrate its opening earlier this month, featuring a number of...
View ArticleUnited hit back to defeat Saints
Biggleswade United 2 St Margaretsbury 1Two goals from substitutes Tom Cookman and Alex Baker saw Biggleswade United take all three points in another thrilling Molten Spartan SML Premier Division...
View ArticleGeoff Cox’s DVDs: Oblivion, The Look Of Love, Scary Movie V, Side Effects
Tom Cruise is good value as a man haunted by snatches of memories of his earlier life in sci-fi adventure OBLIVION (12: Universal).The plot borrows heavily from other well-known films of the genre, but...
View ArticleThe future is rosy!
Ambitious plans are in place for Biggleswade’s biggest car park – which could soon be under new ownership.Biggleswade Town Council has had an offer accepted for the Rose Lane car park, which it hopes...
View ArticleVideo: Exam results on a whole new level!
Upper schools in Chronicle Country celebrated record A-level results on Thursday (August 15).Students, staff and parents spoke of their delight at the grades as the pass rate rose once again.Rob...
View ArticleLangford pick up first point against Arlesey Town Reserves
Langford scored a late equaliser to pick up their first Molten Spartan SML Division One point of the season against Arlesey Town Reserves at Forde Park on Tuesday night.The visitors opened the scoring...
View ArticleStotfold fall to Hertford defeat
Stotfold were left ruing their luck as they lost 2-1 at Hertford Town on Tuesday night.An early penalty to the home side and an unfortunate own goal condemned the Eagles to their first defeat of the...
View ArticlePerfect start for Potton United
Potton United started their ChromaSports & Trophies United Counties League Division One season with a fine 3-0 win at Blackstones on Saturday.Gary Ansell-Carter opened the scoring after just seven...
View ArticleControversial plans for new homes backed
Controversial plans to build 73 new homes in a village have been recommended for approval – despite fierce opposition from residents.Central Beds Council’s development management committee backed the...
View ArticleBright future for car parking in Biggleswade
An air of optimism filled the room at Biggleswade Town Council’s meeting on Tuesday (August 13) – as councillors approved plans to buy the Rose Lane car park.Parking – or a lack of it – has long been...
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